What speakers do you regret letting go?

CH46E
CH46E Posts: 3,591
in Vintage Speakers
I just got a new phone and was going through old pics. Found some of my JBL L80T that I recapped. I really wish I had kept them. I let them go for $400 a few years ago because I had a co worker who offered me his SDA SRS2. Turns out the SRS2 were way to much for my smallish room. I had major imaging issues with them.

So anyways, I really do miss them!

What have you guys had, that if given the chance would take them back?
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  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
    My beloved Pioneer HPM 40’s. Yeah not the greatest, but my first pair of real speakers I bought as a teenager. 1st step on this long journey! :smile:
    Basement: Polk SDA SRS 1.2tl's, Cary SLP-05 Pre with ultimate upgrade,McIntosh MCD301 CD/SACD player, Northstar Designs Excelsio DAC, Cambridge 851N streamer, McIntosh MC300 Amp, Silnote Morpheus Ref2, Series2 Digital Cables, Silnote Morpheus Ref2 Series2 XLR's, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Pangea Power Cables, MIT Shotgun S3 IC's, MIT Shotgun S1 Bi-Wire speaker cables
    Office: PC, EAR Acute CD Player, EAR 834L Pre, Northstar Designs Intenso DAC, Antique Sound Labs AV8 Monoblocks, Denon UDR-F10 Cassette, Acoustic Technologies Classic FR Speakers, SVS SB12 Plus sub, MIT AVt2 speaker cables, IFI Purifier2, AQ Cinnamon USB cable, Groneberg Quatro Reference IC's
    Spare Room: Dayens Ampino Integrated Amp, Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38), Analysis Plus Oval 9's, Zu Jumpers, AudioEngine B1 Streamer, Klipsch RB-61 v2, SVS PB1000 sub, Blue Jeans RCA IC's, Shunyata Hydra 8 Power Conditioner
    Living Room: Peachtree Nova Integrated, Cambridge CXN v2 Streamer, Rotel RCD-1072 CD player, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Polk RT265 In Wall Speakers, Polk DSW Pro 660wi sub
    Garage #1: Cambridge Audio 640A Integrated Amp, Project Box-E BT Streamer, Polk Tsi200 Bookies, Douglas Speaker Cables, Shunyata Power Conditioner
    Garage #2: Cambridge Audio EVO150 Integrated Amplifier, Polk L200's, Analysis Plus Silver Oval 2 Speaker Cables, IC's TBD.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,392
    Magnepan MG-20's...
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • CH46E
    CH46E Posts: 3,591
    I'd say my lesson was learned. Im pretty sure I'll never let my RTA12B go. Not really sure why but they have become my favorite speakers.

    The HPM40s...... did they have the Beryllium tweeters?
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  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
    You made me look it up! :smile: They had a High Polymer Mylar (HPM) tweeter. Ah memories. I took those babies with me to college.
    Basement: Polk SDA SRS 1.2tl's, Cary SLP-05 Pre with ultimate upgrade,McIntosh MCD301 CD/SACD player, Northstar Designs Excelsio DAC, Cambridge 851N streamer, McIntosh MC300 Amp, Silnote Morpheus Ref2, Series2 Digital Cables, Silnote Morpheus Ref2 Series2 XLR's, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Pangea Power Cables, MIT Shotgun S3 IC's, MIT Shotgun S1 Bi-Wire speaker cables
    Office: PC, EAR Acute CD Player, EAR 834L Pre, Northstar Designs Intenso DAC, Antique Sound Labs AV8 Monoblocks, Denon UDR-F10 Cassette, Acoustic Technologies Classic FR Speakers, SVS SB12 Plus sub, MIT AVt2 speaker cables, IFI Purifier2, AQ Cinnamon USB cable, Groneberg Quatro Reference IC's
    Spare Room: Dayens Ampino Integrated Amp, Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38), Analysis Plus Oval 9's, Zu Jumpers, AudioEngine B1 Streamer, Klipsch RB-61 v2, SVS PB1000 sub, Blue Jeans RCA IC's, Shunyata Hydra 8 Power Conditioner
    Living Room: Peachtree Nova Integrated, Cambridge CXN v2 Streamer, Rotel RCD-1072 CD player, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Polk RT265 In Wall Speakers, Polk DSW Pro 660wi sub
    Garage #1: Cambridge Audio 640A Integrated Amp, Project Box-E BT Streamer, Polk Tsi200 Bookies, Douglas Speaker Cables, Shunyata Power Conditioner
    Garage #2: Cambridge Audio EVO150 Integrated Amplifier, Polk L200's, Analysis Plus Silver Oval 2 Speaker Cables, IC's TBD.
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  • Thorton
    Thorton Posts: 1,324
    I had the HPM 70's in college which were hand-me-downs from my brother. You could definitely crank them.
    _____________________________________________________________________________________________
    Ethernet Filter: GigaFOILv4 with Keces P3 LPS
    Source: Roon via ethernet to DAC interface
    DAC: Bricasti M1SE
    Pre/Pro: Marantz AV8805
    Tube Preamp Buffer: Tortuga TPB.V1
    Amp1: Nord One NC1200DM Signature, Amp2: W4S MC-5, AMP3: W4S MMC-7
    Front: Salk SoundScape 8's, Center: Salk SoundScape C7
    Surround: Polk FXIA6, Surround Back: Polk RTIA9, Atmos: Polk 70-RT
    Subs: 2 - Rythmik F25's
    IC & Speaker Cables: Acoustic Zen, Wireworld, Signal Cable
    Power Cables: Acoustic Zen, Wireworld, PS Audio
    Room Treatments: GIK Acoustics
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  • mlistens03
    mlistens03 Posts: 2,767
    My super cheap Onkyo speakers. They were the ones that got me into this hobby. My grandpa dragged them along with a Onkyo TX-v940 from a garage sale. At first it was just a way to listen to music.
    I gave the Onkyo’s away to a friend’s dad for his TV. Big mistake, as they’ve sat in his closet since. I should have at least given them to someone else who woulda used them.
    I more want them back for sentimental reasons, obviously enough. :)
    I more regret giving away the receiver. Gave that away to someone broken, and told them they could fix it, but they just threw it away. If I’d known that, I woulda kept it.
    Also, I thought I would miss my Infinity Crescendos (CH46E, you know what happened to those? :p ) but I like the CRS’s so much more. Thanks again for them. :)
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    So far, none. Every speaker upgrade has been a positive.
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • Viking64
    Viking64 Posts: 7,043
    I've had my 2.3 TLs for almost 27 years now. And now that they have been fully modded, they will likely last the rest of my life. :)
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  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
    Viking64 wrote: »
    I've had my 2.3 TLs for almost 27 years now. And now that they have been fully modded, they will likely last the rest of my life. :)

    Pictures Jimmy! :smile:
    Basement: Polk SDA SRS 1.2tl's, Cary SLP-05 Pre with ultimate upgrade,McIntosh MCD301 CD/SACD player, Northstar Designs Excelsio DAC, Cambridge 851N streamer, McIntosh MC300 Amp, Silnote Morpheus Ref2, Series2 Digital Cables, Silnote Morpheus Ref2 Series2 XLR's, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Pangea Power Cables, MIT Shotgun S3 IC's, MIT Shotgun S1 Bi-Wire speaker cables
    Office: PC, EAR Acute CD Player, EAR 834L Pre, Northstar Designs Intenso DAC, Antique Sound Labs AV8 Monoblocks, Denon UDR-F10 Cassette, Acoustic Technologies Classic FR Speakers, SVS SB12 Plus sub, MIT AVt2 speaker cables, IFI Purifier2, AQ Cinnamon USB cable, Groneberg Quatro Reference IC's
    Spare Room: Dayens Ampino Integrated Amp, Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38), Analysis Plus Oval 9's, Zu Jumpers, AudioEngine B1 Streamer, Klipsch RB-61 v2, SVS PB1000 sub, Blue Jeans RCA IC's, Shunyata Hydra 8 Power Conditioner
    Living Room: Peachtree Nova Integrated, Cambridge CXN v2 Streamer, Rotel RCD-1072 CD player, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Polk RT265 In Wall Speakers, Polk DSW Pro 660wi sub
    Garage #1: Cambridge Audio 640A Integrated Amp, Project Box-E BT Streamer, Polk Tsi200 Bookies, Douglas Speaker Cables, Shunyata Power Conditioner
    Garage #2: Cambridge Audio EVO150 Integrated Amplifier, Polk L200's, Analysis Plus Silver Oval 2 Speaker Cables, IC's TBD.
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  • krazypolk
    krazypolk Posts: 745
    Viking64 wrote: »
    I've had my 2.3 TLs for almost 27 years now. And now that they have been fully modded, they will likely last the rest of my life. :)

    I'll drink to that.
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,648
    The 2.3TLs I completely refurbished and then sold to @gudnoyez but I would have regretted them sitting more as neither house has offered an ideal option for setting them up properly without severe compromises either to the 2.3TLs or the other home requirements (theater, office size, bar size and usage, etc).
    "Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."

    "Unwad those panties and have a good time man. We're all here to help each other, no matter how it might appear." DSkip
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  • Viking64
    Viking64 Posts: 7,043
    verb wrote: »
    Pictures Jimmy! :smile:
    :p Well, the cabinets look like any other oak 2.3TLs, as do the baffles (with the RD-0198 tweeters). On the other hand, the Vr3 Mods crossovers that Trey built for me....

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  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
    Those are beautiful! Wow!
    Basement: Polk SDA SRS 1.2tl's, Cary SLP-05 Pre with ultimate upgrade,McIntosh MCD301 CD/SACD player, Northstar Designs Excelsio DAC, Cambridge 851N streamer, McIntosh MC300 Amp, Silnote Morpheus Ref2, Series2 Digital Cables, Silnote Morpheus Ref2 Series2 XLR's, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Pangea Power Cables, MIT Shotgun S3 IC's, MIT Shotgun S1 Bi-Wire speaker cables
    Office: PC, EAR Acute CD Player, EAR 834L Pre, Northstar Designs Intenso DAC, Antique Sound Labs AV8 Monoblocks, Denon UDR-F10 Cassette, Acoustic Technologies Classic FR Speakers, SVS SB12 Plus sub, MIT AVt2 speaker cables, IFI Purifier2, AQ Cinnamon USB cable, Groneberg Quatro Reference IC's
    Spare Room: Dayens Ampino Integrated Amp, Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38), Analysis Plus Oval 9's, Zu Jumpers, AudioEngine B1 Streamer, Klipsch RB-61 v2, SVS PB1000 sub, Blue Jeans RCA IC's, Shunyata Hydra 8 Power Conditioner
    Living Room: Peachtree Nova Integrated, Cambridge CXN v2 Streamer, Rotel RCD-1072 CD player, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Polk RT265 In Wall Speakers, Polk DSW Pro 660wi sub
    Garage #1: Cambridge Audio 640A Integrated Amp, Project Box-E BT Streamer, Polk Tsi200 Bookies, Douglas Speaker Cables, Shunyata Power Conditioner
    Garage #2: Cambridge Audio EVO150 Integrated Amplifier, Polk L200's, Analysis Plus Silver Oval 2 Speaker Cables, IC's TBD.
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  • Jimbo18
    Jimbo18 Posts: 2,334
    My Monitor 7C's. When I sold them it was because they didn't fit the room well and I figured I can always buy another set one day if I want. Haven't seen a nice set for sale in the area since.
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  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,943
    BlueFox wrote: »
    So far, none. Every speaker upgrade has been a positive.
    Agreed and I kept my totems even though they are not being used right now.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,190
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    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,957
    My Legacy Focus 20/20's....
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,610
    Every once in a while I wouldn't mind comparing the super towers to my current setup but wouldn't say I miss them 😜
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    None. Once I decide to move on it's because I'm ready to. So it would be a waste of time and energy looking back.
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • maxward
    maxward Posts: 1,573
    Powered Advents.
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  • Jonesy
    Jonesy Posts: 189
    7B's.

    Did all the mods. Amazing speakers. Let them go because I had too much stuff. Bad decision.




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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,079
    edited October 2018
    SDA 2.3TL and SDA 1C.
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  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
    DAK Industries famous Colossus speakers! NOT! I'm glad they're gone! :smile:
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    Basement: Polk SDA SRS 1.2tl's, Cary SLP-05 Pre with ultimate upgrade,McIntosh MCD301 CD/SACD player, Northstar Designs Excelsio DAC, Cambridge 851N streamer, McIntosh MC300 Amp, Silnote Morpheus Ref2, Series2 Digital Cables, Silnote Morpheus Ref2 Series2 XLR's, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Pangea Power Cables, MIT Shotgun S3 IC's, MIT Shotgun S1 Bi-Wire speaker cables
    Office: PC, EAR Acute CD Player, EAR 834L Pre, Northstar Designs Intenso DAC, Antique Sound Labs AV8 Monoblocks, Denon UDR-F10 Cassette, Acoustic Technologies Classic FR Speakers, SVS SB12 Plus sub, MIT AVt2 speaker cables, IFI Purifier2, AQ Cinnamon USB cable, Groneberg Quatro Reference IC's
    Spare Room: Dayens Ampino Integrated Amp, Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38), Analysis Plus Oval 9's, Zu Jumpers, AudioEngine B1 Streamer, Klipsch RB-61 v2, SVS PB1000 sub, Blue Jeans RCA IC's, Shunyata Hydra 8 Power Conditioner
    Living Room: Peachtree Nova Integrated, Cambridge CXN v2 Streamer, Rotel RCD-1072 CD player, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Polk RT265 In Wall Speakers, Polk DSW Pro 660wi sub
    Garage #1: Cambridge Audio 640A Integrated Amp, Project Box-E BT Streamer, Polk Tsi200 Bookies, Douglas Speaker Cables, Shunyata Power Conditioner
    Garage #2: Cambridge Audio EVO150 Integrated Amplifier, Polk L200's, Analysis Plus Silver Oval 2 Speaker Cables, IC's TBD.
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  • SIHAB
    SIHAB Posts: 4,891
    None. I have to many speakers always. :#
    Speakers: Polk Lsim, ATC SCM19 v2, NHT SuperzeroSpeaker Cables: DH Labs, Transparent, Wireworld, Canare, Monster: Beer budget, Bose ears
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,549
    Rockport Avior
    Magico, JL, Emm, ARC Ref 10 line, ARC Ref 10 phono, VPI, Lyra, Boulder, AQ Wel, SRA Scuttle Rack, Bluesound
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,763
    IMF SuperCompact II.
    Really, really good, small British loudspeakers.
    I traded the pair I had for some Nikon camera equipment -- not a bad trade, but I do sometimes regret letting them go; they're not terribly common.

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  • mlistens03
    mlistens03 Posts: 2,767
    The only set of speakers I’ve REALLY regretted letting go were my Mission Freedom 770’s. I gave them to a friend, and that was a terrible decision. He gave them back once he got his JBL’s. I was a very happy camper that day. :)
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  • CH46E
    CH46E Posts: 3,591
    edited October 2018
    @mlistens03 Micha, I'm using one of the Crescendos as a center channel right now. But in the next week, I'm taking the rta12b out of circulation to do some upgrades and your Infinites will take on the main duty in the movie room.

    On another note, I do regret letting my Parasound HCA750A and Adcom 545 mkii go. Really wish I had kept them.
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  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 5,000
    Does "letting go" count when you pass on a set? If so, could have snatched some 8T's awhile back. Always on the lookout for a set of those local as well.
    Don't take experimental gene therapies from known eugenicists.
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  • tonyp063
    tonyp063 Posts: 1,081
    Electrovoice Interface B's
    As I recall they were accurate but *very* hot, unless you got the EQ just right

    They were the first speakers I ever bought with my own money. Took 'em to college in the 70's


    I'd love to hear them tell me what happened in those years :-)

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